Homogoneous Charge Compression Ignition
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Homogoneous Charge Compression Ignition
HCCI
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NO, HCCI is not a gasoline engine that works like a diesel.
HCCI combusiton can occur with either diesel fuel or gasoline.
HCCI is Homogoneous Charge Compression Ignition. This is opposed to Homogoneous Charge Spark Ignition (gasoline) or Stratified Charge Compression Ignition (diesel) - current technology.
HCCI means that there is no flame front. The air and fuel uniformly combust.
Think of it as spontaneous combustion as opposed to starting a fire with a match.
http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=54641
It's coming !!!!
NO, HCCI is not a gasoline engine that works like a diesel.
HCCI combusiton can occur with either diesel fuel or gasoline.
HCCI is Homogoneous Charge Compression Ignition. This is opposed to Homogoneous Charge Spark Ignition (gasoline) or Stratified Charge Compression Ignition (diesel) - current technology.
HCCI means that there is no flame front. The air and fuel uniformly combust.
Think of it as spontaneous combustion as opposed to starting a fire with a match.
http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=54641
Last edited by 2008Z06; Sep 12, 2007 at 07:47 PM.
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